Jane Austen's stories continue to captivate the English-speaking world more than 200 years after her death. What is it about her novels that keep readers coming back for more? In the first episode of 2022, Anne and Emily discuss their own love of Austen and dive into the things that they believe contribute to Austen's "staying power," even in modern times. 

November 1st marks the first day of NaNoWriMo! In this episode, Anne interviews Emily about her first NaNoWriMo experience during 2020, and how the novel writing challenge finally allowed Emily to finish her first full-length book.

In preparation for the soon-to-be released Denis Villeneuve movie adaptation, Emily decided to read Dune by Frank Herbert - for the first time ever! Enjoy this long-winded deep dive into one of the most iconic works of science fiction!

In this spoiler-free series review, Emily reacts to her recent reading of The Abhorsen Trilogy, or The Old Kingdom series as it's known outside of North America. Garth Nix's YA fantasy world is rich, unique, and chilling, an original tale of necromancy and magic. Enter Death and enjoy!

In the first episode back from summer break, Emily interviews Anne regarding her latest fiction read: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. Revisit England during the time of the Black Death and look again at The Bard through a very different perspective, one that is seldom given center stage. 

What Anne's reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37969723-the-silence-of-the-girls

What Emily's reading (listening to): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3EIHDrxBn8

Remember to buy from your local indie booksellers whenever possible! 

Emily is all alone again in this quick little book review of the novella Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. Pop in to hear how this little book reignited Emily's interest in science fiction. 

In the latest episode, Anne and Emily - along with an impromptu cameo by the great Garland Stansell (aka Dad) - discuss the literary device of allegory. Tune in to hear about how allegorical works essentially shaped the Western literary canon, and how difficult allegory can be to define when compared to other literary devices!

In this short review, Emily reacts to her first encounter with book one of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson: The Way of Kings. SPOILER ALERT: she freaking loved it.

In this episode of The Read Moore Podcast, Anne takes Emily through her summary of the greatest archetype in all of literature: The Hero's Journey. Prepare for a nerdy round of literary "Where's Waldo" as the two look for the monomyth in practically every genre, era, medium and movement!

What Anne's reading: https://www.amazon.com/All-Creatures-Great-Small-Memoirs/dp/1250057833

What Emily's reading: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicle-Foretold-Gabriel-Garc%C3%ADa-M%C3%A1rquez/dp/140003471X

Welcome to the ramblin' rose of a fifteenth episode of The Read Moore Podcast! In this episode, Anne and Emily discuss formula fiction, and the different formulas which compile most of the stories that we know and love. Stay tuned to the end for a ramble-fest about various and sundry matters, including why veering off-formula for GOT works in the books...but NOT in the show! 

What Anne's reading: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7JG8MX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

What Emily's reading: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669121/el-ultimo-regalo-de-villa--villas-last-gift-by-carmen-olivas/